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Consecration Of The Atlingworth Lodge, No. 1821, Brighton.
The Prov . G . D . of C ranged the founders of the lodge •due order , and the Prov . G . Sec . read the petition , and the Prov . G . Reg . read the warrant granted by the Grand Lodge of England ; whereupon the D . P . G . M . inquired whether the petitioners approved of the officers nominated . ti , e w arrant , and having been answered in the affirmalive called upon the Chaplain , Bto . Adams , to address the
Bro . Rev . Richards Adams said , that every man of sense must feel some diffidence in speaking upon a subject himself before those who knew far more about it than he does . He had to speak not only to those who were older in Freemasonry than himself , but after one who had endeavoured to show the beginning of Freemasonry . Therefore he felt a certain
amount of diffidence in speaking as to the nature of Freemasonry , because his hearers must know it far better than he knew it himself . He should not , howeier , occupy the time by many apologies , but would follow on the speech they had already heard , carrying on those remarks . Bro . Scott had defended Freemasonry in the most masterly way from the attacks made upon it ; he ( Bro . Adams ) would
endeavour to go a little further and if possible ( for they could not do it altogether ) carry the war into the enemy ' s country . He would confine himself to one fact : Freemasonry provided one ofthe great necessaries of human nature . They had aU experienced that the tendency of progress was to separate man from man . In earlier ages there was a strong feeling of clanship that bound man to his brother
man , but as civilisation increased there was a tendency to sever each fiom the other ; men passed away into different conditions of life , and different feelings ; and all this parted them . There was a marked separation often existed between the different slates of society , and they often saw men looking down upon other « , who again looked down upon another class . They found that the duties of their
common citizenship tended to divide them . Politics divided them and religion divided them . The duties , therefore , of common citizenship did not content them . He looked around him for something to unite them , and he fonnd nothing anywhere but Freemasonry that would do il . There they found men of all positions meeting on a common ground—men who differed in religion , in politics ,
in position in life , in profession or occupation—they might differ in all these respects ; but the grand power of Freemasonry was felt Ly each and all who were brought together under the a ; gis and banner of Freemasonry . There was one other point to whi-h he would draw attention . They were not banded together simply to do nothing ;
they could not allow the world to think that they only held lodges ; they coultl point to the effects of their union—to their glorious Masonic Charities . They were doing their duty , not only to themselves , but were providing for those who in the course of nature were unable to provide for themselves . They were not united simply in standing still but were united in marching onward in the grand path of
benevolence . At the close of the Chaplain ' s oration , the D . P . G . M ., assisted by the other Prov . Grand Officers , performed the ceremony of consecrating the lodge , with choril accompaniments . The ceremony of installing Bro . Sabine as first W . M . of the Atlingworth Lodge was also performed by the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Scott ; and it is only giving their simple due
to all concerned in the ceremonies of consecration and installation to say that we never in any lodge have seen the work better done .
The following is the list of officers for the year designated in the warrant as appointed by the W . M .: —Bros . Henry Davey , P . M . 732 , acting I . P . M . ; Jas . Robertson , Britannia Lodge , 33 , S . W . ; H . G . Martin , P . M . 404 , P . P . J . G . W . Herts , J . VV . ' ; Geo . Smith , P . M . 732 , P . P . G . P . Sussex , Treas . ; G . S . Godfree , Royal York Lotlge , 315 , Sec . ; J . N . Stoner , P . M . cC , S . D . ; W . Newsome , True
Friendship Lodge , 160 , J . D . ; S . P . Weston , Royal York Lodge , 3 ' 5 i t . G . ; J . M . Newnham , St . Cecilia Lodge , 1636 , Chap . ; S . Peters , South Saxon Lodge , 311 , D . of C . ; I-I . Anscmibe , Domatic Lodge , 177 , and R . Paige , Loyal of Industry Lodge , 421 , Stewards ; Thomas Hughes , Prov . G . Tyler Sussex , Tyler . Before closing the lotlge , Bro . Sabine proposed a vote of
thanks to the Prov . G . Officers for the assistance they had given them , and that honorary membership be conferred on the R . W . Bro . Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., P . G . M . ; W . Bro . J . H . Scolt , D . P . G . M . ; Bro . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec . ; and Bro . Somers Clarke ( lord of the manor of Atlingworth ) ; and the motion being seconded by the J . W .,
was carried unanimously . Ten gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and two brethren as joining members . The foundation of a benevolent fund in connection with the lodge vvas laid by a collection made in the lodgeroom .
The lodge was then closetl in due form and with solemn P'ayer , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which was served in the Banquetting or Dragon Room . Covers wete laid for 112 guests , the vice-chairs being taken on the right hand table by the S . W ., Bro . James Robeitson , Britannia Lodge , 33 ; on the left hand table by the J . W ., Bro . H . G . Martin ( ex-Mayor cf St . Albans ) P . M . 404 Pl ' rov .
, , . J . G . W , Herts ; at the centre table by tbe Treasurer , Bro . <*• Smith , P . M . 732 , P . P . G . Purst . Sussex . When the serious business of doing justice to the excellent viands set before the brethren was accomplished , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were pre posed , and the intervals between he toasts and the icplits were enlivened with some admirable
vocal music by .. he professional biethren present . Bro . a " iii ' -G ' ° £ ' England , also favoured the company with a brilliant recital on the pianoforte . , Chaiiman : Brethren , it is customary in all English > , atticI 1 D gS that the first toast should be one of respect to ' ' ° vcreign of the country , and I have , therefore , to ' - 'iimuicc the toasts of this evening with " The Queen
Consecration Of The Atlingworth Lodge, No. 1821, Brighton.
and the Craft . " This toast , which is always welcome , I now ask you to honour . The Chairman : The next toast is that of " The Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M ., " and I can assure you , from my own personal knowledge of the Prince of Wales , that though he has so many claims upon bis time , he insists in signing all the warrants ; that is a matter of some
importance . From a knowledge of his business qualifications , which are exhibited in other matters , 1 wonder sometimes how His Royal Highness gets through all the business he undertakes . Since he has been Grand Master of Freemasons his example has- increased the Order to a large extent ; and if it continues to be what it is at present , it will become one of the most influential as it is new one of the
most interesting institutions of the country . I , therefore , give you " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " The Chairman : Brethren , I claim your attention to the third toast on the list , which is a very important one , and includes all the working staff of Grand Lodge . I propose " The R . W . the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , the D . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , and the Officers
of Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " Those who are in the habit of attending Grand Lodge and the various Committees held at Grand Lodge offices know very well that the executive of English Freemasonry embraces a large number of men . The manner in which they perform their duties is admirable . We hear very little if anything of serious matters being brought before the Board
of General Purposes , which is the most important Committee of Grand Lodge . And then , again . the finances of this grand and wealthy Order I The Fund of Benevolence is some £ 50 , 000 , which is being added to week by week . And I may remind you that during the last two years Sussex has had reason to be glad that there is such a fund . In the case of the daughter of an old Brighton Mason they voted
her £ 100 ; and their answer to another case was a vote of £ 13 . There is then , you may be sure , a large amount of work to be transacted at Grand Lodge , but it is sure to be done well while we have such men as the Earl of Carnarvon and Lord Skelmersdale assisting tbe Grand Master . I shall couple with this toast the name of Bro . Kuhe , Past Grand Organist , and also Bro . Buss , Assistant Grand
Secretary ( and I regret that my revered friend Bro . John Hervey is not in sufficiently good health to make the journey so as to be here himself ) . I shall also couple with the toast the name of another Past Officer , Bro . Marriott , Q . C , Past Grand Steward . Bro . Kuhe said that it often devolved on him to return thanks for this toast , because he was the only Grand
Officer present , but he was glad to observe that was not the case that day . He took great interest in this lodge as an old inhabitant of Brighton , where he had resided something like thitty years . When he came there were only two lodges , but now Brighton was not behind any other town . It had been a matter of great regret that he had
been unable to attend the ceremony that day performed , but he had been prevented by his professional avocations . He wished the lodge all good wishes for its prosperity , and thanked the brethren for the manner in which the toast had been received . Bros . Buss and Marriott also 1 culled shortly to this
toast . The Chairman : Brethren , I am going to take the liberty of amalgamating the next two toasts , because I want to introduce a toast that is not printed . I now propose " The Health of the R . W . Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . G . M . of Sussex , the W . Bro . John H . Scott , D . P . G . M . of Sussex , and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , Present
and Past . " I think we have ample evidence that the Prov . Grand Master is a man fitted to occupy the position of king or head of Freemasonry in Sussex . I should like to ask this company whether they ever knew a Prov . Grand Master who , in the short time that he has held the reins in Sussex , has done so much to consolidate Masonry , who , in fact , has made the tour of the whole province ,
and who , I think I am correct in saying , has visited every lodge in the province , from Chichester on the one hand , to distant Rye on the other . Notwithstanding that he is a member of Parliament ( which has deprived us to day of his presence at this festive board ) he is most active in performing his Masonic duties ; and we hope that he may be spared to occupy for many years the proud position
which he graces in the Province of Sussex . I now come to one whose name is familiar in our mouths as household worlds , Bro . John Scott . I am not given to over flatter any one , so that if any strong expressions come from me I think it will be believed that I think tbe subject warrants them . The many good and genial qualities which Bro . John Scott possesses have been placed at the service of
Freemasonry throughout the Province of Sussex ; he is ready to go everywhere and do anything . I have no doubt that if he were a visitor at a lodge , and they were hard up for an Inner Guard—that he would perform that office with the same goodwill that he has shown to-day . We can say of John Scott , that in Masonry he is a good all-round man ; he will consecrate a lodge to-day , and
willingly , if necessary , take the position of Inner Guard tomorrow ; be possesses the true Freemason's heart and the esteem of every one in Sussex ; and I am sure that every one will rejoice to think that he has obtained the provincial position that he occupies . I now come to the names of Bros . Freeman and Kidd , who understand well the important provincial offices they have undertaken , and their work is most ably performed , to the satisfaction of the
province . I am entitled to include in this loatt our Bro . the Rev . R . Adams , who has acted to-day , for the first time , as Chaplain , and made on the occasion so admirable and impressive an address . Bro . Scott : 1 will , in replying , endeavour to observe the words at the head of the list of toasts , that " brevity is the soul of wit , " by making my reply a very short one . First , as to our Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Burrell ; he is , as the song says , " the mighty conqueior of heaits . " When he
Consecration Of The Atlingworth Lodge, No. 1821, Brighton.
was installed Provincial Grand Master he said in this room that it was his intention to make himself acquainted with every lodge in the province , and , as has been already said , he has even now visited all but two of them . With regard to what you have been good enough to say of me , I ara grateful for your kindness . I have worked diligently ever since I entered into Masonry . Bro . Freeman and I
accompanied Sir Walter on all his visits except one each . I never dreamed that I should ever be deputed by the Grand Master of Sussex . Year after year rolled on , and at last it has come upon me . Let it be a lesson to young Masons to bide their time for the highest honours in the Craft . Let them net feel neglected , let them be diligent , and I will be bound that every one of them will at length realise his
fondest hopes . Bro . Freeman also acknowledged the compliment , and with regard to the work he had had in connection with the Atlingworth Lodge , said that Bro . Sabine bad taken a great deal of the detail upon himself , and had thus reduced his work to a minimum . Bro . Adams : I am sure you will all pity mc , for I think
it must be admitted that to feel flattered and yet too old to blush is a trial . Take my lot to-day also—to have to speak just after our D . P . G . M . —that has been my lot today . I have heard to-day that to do our best is something . I have tried to do my best , and the greatest compliment I could receive is to hear , as I did , that I have got out of a rut and have opened new ground . I hope I shall
keep out of the rut . I was once resident in a place where I was afraid I was getting into a rut . I tried to break away from it , and at last I succeeded in getting out of the rut . I hope I shall be successful in helping Masonry in any way that I can . Bro . Scott : It falls to my lot to propose the next toast . I am not sorry to learn that it is my duty ; because I
wish your W . M . good health and prosperity to the lodge . I think it a pleasure , and I do , accordingly , wish him and the lodge health and [ prosperity with all my heart . I cannot add to what I have said in the lodge . It is , I know , a source of gratification to Bro . Sabine that he has at length established a lodge at Brighton , and that its consecration has taken place on his
birthday , and I am sure I wish him many happy returns of the day . With regard to the success of the Atlingworth Lodge , it is all very well to begin with a grand display , but success must depend upon those who are its members . " It ' s not in mortals to command success , but we'll do more—we'll deserve it . " I take that as a very happy omen of what they intend to do , because , as I have said ,
success docs very much depend upon those who have to carry on the affairs of the lodge . Therefore , I feel perfect confidence in calling upon you to drink success to the Atlingworth Lodge , and I also call upon you to drink " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " wishing him many happy returns of the day . The Chairman : Worshipful Deputy , Grand Master , and
Brethren , I do not know that I can say much to you on this occasion in response to the toast that has been so kindly proposed by Bro . Scott , and responded to so heartily and unanimously by the brethren . I think , perhaps , that when in course of time I shall become the Past Master of this lodge 1 shall be able to speak to the point , but I think I should fail in doing it this year . But Ism greatly
indebted for the kindness I have received ever since the inception of this matter in January last from our friend and brother , Bro . Freeman , and others . From the first time that I laid the matter before them they seemed to take it to heart that those Masons living at Brighton who belonged to no other Brighton lodge should find a locus in quo in the Atlingworth Lodge ; and I think you will
agree with me that when you heard the petition for the new lodge was afloat and was to give strength to the lodges , and to bring under the Granel Lodge of Sussex men who were not directly under it , you felt that a good work was being attempted . None feel more than myself how arduous is the task I have undertaken , but it is not quite new to me , because Bro . Hervey four years ago
consecrated a new lodge in Southwark , The Chaucer No . 1540 , and installed me first Master of that lodge , and I have always striven to do my duty . 1 have invited my friend Bro . Walters , who iniated me into Freemasonry sixteen years ago , but unfortunately he had to leave at five o'clock . I am happy to say that I have seen myself to-day surrounded by an assembly of Masons of the provinces of a most
influential and widely representative character . We had a serious business in choosing a name for the lodge , and went over a long list of proposed names . I think it was Bro . Scott who suggested the Manor of Atlingworth . I am not going to enter into a long story to give you an account of the Manor of Atlingworth ; suffice it to say that it has the sanctity of antiquity about its foundation . I have no doubt it was formed when William the Norman came
over to England . In returning you thanks for wishing me many happy returns of the day , and prosperity to this lodge , 1 may say you will give me credit for a good purpose , and that I shall endeavour in future as formerly to do my duty , and that at the end of my year of office you will say that the happiness of the brethren and the honour of Freemasonry was not committed to one who failed to do his duty . *
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* Bro . Sabine was initiated in the Mount Lebanon Lodge , No . 73 , in December , 1863 ( this is a centenary lodge ) , and served the office of Master in 1868-9 , and was presented with a gold jewel , and by the Brighton brethren of the lodge with a Past Master '* collar and jewel . He was a founder of the Era Lodge , No . 1423 , was first
Treasurer and subsequently W . M ., and at the end of his year of office he was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel and a very handsome three-bottle liqueur stand . He was a founder and first W . M . of the Chaucer Lodge , No . 1540 , and at the end of his year of office he was presented by the lodge with a handsome epergne with four dishes
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Consecration Of The Atlingworth Lodge, No. 1821, Brighton.
The Prov . G . D . of C ranged the founders of the lodge •due order , and the Prov . G . Sec . read the petition , and the Prov . G . Reg . read the warrant granted by the Grand Lodge of England ; whereupon the D . P . G . M . inquired whether the petitioners approved of the officers nominated . ti , e w arrant , and having been answered in the affirmalive called upon the Chaplain , Bto . Adams , to address the
Bro . Rev . Richards Adams said , that every man of sense must feel some diffidence in speaking upon a subject himself before those who knew far more about it than he does . He had to speak not only to those who were older in Freemasonry than himself , but after one who had endeavoured to show the beginning of Freemasonry . Therefore he felt a certain
amount of diffidence in speaking as to the nature of Freemasonry , because his hearers must know it far better than he knew it himself . He should not , howeier , occupy the time by many apologies , but would follow on the speech they had already heard , carrying on those remarks . Bro . Scott had defended Freemasonry in the most masterly way from the attacks made upon it ; he ( Bro . Adams ) would
endeavour to go a little further and if possible ( for they could not do it altogether ) carry the war into the enemy ' s country . He would confine himself to one fact : Freemasonry provided one ofthe great necessaries of human nature . They had aU experienced that the tendency of progress was to separate man from man . In earlier ages there was a strong feeling of clanship that bound man to his brother
man , but as civilisation increased there was a tendency to sever each fiom the other ; men passed away into different conditions of life , and different feelings ; and all this parted them . There was a marked separation often existed between the different slates of society , and they often saw men looking down upon other « , who again looked down upon another class . They found that the duties of their
common citizenship tended to divide them . Politics divided them and religion divided them . The duties , therefore , of common citizenship did not content them . He looked around him for something to unite them , and he fonnd nothing anywhere but Freemasonry that would do il . There they found men of all positions meeting on a common ground—men who differed in religion , in politics ,
in position in life , in profession or occupation—they might differ in all these respects ; but the grand power of Freemasonry was felt Ly each and all who were brought together under the a ; gis and banner of Freemasonry . There was one other point to whi-h he would draw attention . They were not banded together simply to do nothing ;
they could not allow the world to think that they only held lodges ; they coultl point to the effects of their union—to their glorious Masonic Charities . They were doing their duty , not only to themselves , but were providing for those who in the course of nature were unable to provide for themselves . They were not united simply in standing still but were united in marching onward in the grand path of
benevolence . At the close of the Chaplain ' s oration , the D . P . G . M ., assisted by the other Prov . Grand Officers , performed the ceremony of consecrating the lodge , with choril accompaniments . The ceremony of installing Bro . Sabine as first W . M . of the Atlingworth Lodge was also performed by the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Scott ; and it is only giving their simple due
to all concerned in the ceremonies of consecration and installation to say that we never in any lodge have seen the work better done .
The following is the list of officers for the year designated in the warrant as appointed by the W . M .: —Bros . Henry Davey , P . M . 732 , acting I . P . M . ; Jas . Robertson , Britannia Lodge , 33 , S . W . ; H . G . Martin , P . M . 404 , P . P . J . G . W . Herts , J . VV . ' ; Geo . Smith , P . M . 732 , P . P . G . P . Sussex , Treas . ; G . S . Godfree , Royal York Lotlge , 315 , Sec . ; J . N . Stoner , P . M . cC , S . D . ; W . Newsome , True
Friendship Lodge , 160 , J . D . ; S . P . Weston , Royal York Lodge , 3 ' 5 i t . G . ; J . M . Newnham , St . Cecilia Lodge , 1636 , Chap . ; S . Peters , South Saxon Lodge , 311 , D . of C . ; I-I . Anscmibe , Domatic Lodge , 177 , and R . Paige , Loyal of Industry Lodge , 421 , Stewards ; Thomas Hughes , Prov . G . Tyler Sussex , Tyler . Before closing the lotlge , Bro . Sabine proposed a vote of
thanks to the Prov . G . Officers for the assistance they had given them , and that honorary membership be conferred on the R . W . Bro . Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., P . G . M . ; W . Bro . J . H . Scolt , D . P . G . M . ; Bro . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec . ; and Bro . Somers Clarke ( lord of the manor of Atlingworth ) ; and the motion being seconded by the J . W .,
was carried unanimously . Ten gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and two brethren as joining members . The foundation of a benevolent fund in connection with the lodge vvas laid by a collection made in the lodgeroom .
The lodge was then closetl in due form and with solemn P'ayer , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which was served in the Banquetting or Dragon Room . Covers wete laid for 112 guests , the vice-chairs being taken on the right hand table by the S . W ., Bro . James Robeitson , Britannia Lodge , 33 ; on the left hand table by the J . W ., Bro . H . G . Martin ( ex-Mayor cf St . Albans ) P . M . 404 Pl ' rov .
, , . J . G . W , Herts ; at the centre table by tbe Treasurer , Bro . <*• Smith , P . M . 732 , P . P . G . Purst . Sussex . When the serious business of doing justice to the excellent viands set before the brethren was accomplished , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were pre posed , and the intervals between he toasts and the icplits were enlivened with some admirable
vocal music by .. he professional biethren present . Bro . a " iii ' -G ' ° £ ' England , also favoured the company with a brilliant recital on the pianoforte . , Chaiiman : Brethren , it is customary in all English > , atticI 1 D gS that the first toast should be one of respect to ' ' ° vcreign of the country , and I have , therefore , to ' - 'iimuicc the toasts of this evening with " The Queen
Consecration Of The Atlingworth Lodge, No. 1821, Brighton.
and the Craft . " This toast , which is always welcome , I now ask you to honour . The Chairman : The next toast is that of " The Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M ., " and I can assure you , from my own personal knowledge of the Prince of Wales , that though he has so many claims upon bis time , he insists in signing all the warrants ; that is a matter of some
importance . From a knowledge of his business qualifications , which are exhibited in other matters , 1 wonder sometimes how His Royal Highness gets through all the business he undertakes . Since he has been Grand Master of Freemasons his example has- increased the Order to a large extent ; and if it continues to be what it is at present , it will become one of the most influential as it is new one of the
most interesting institutions of the country . I , therefore , give you " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " The Chairman : Brethren , I claim your attention to the third toast on the list , which is a very important one , and includes all the working staff of Grand Lodge . I propose " The R . W . the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , the D . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , and the Officers
of Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " Those who are in the habit of attending Grand Lodge and the various Committees held at Grand Lodge offices know very well that the executive of English Freemasonry embraces a large number of men . The manner in which they perform their duties is admirable . We hear very little if anything of serious matters being brought before the Board
of General Purposes , which is the most important Committee of Grand Lodge . And then , again . the finances of this grand and wealthy Order I The Fund of Benevolence is some £ 50 , 000 , which is being added to week by week . And I may remind you that during the last two years Sussex has had reason to be glad that there is such a fund . In the case of the daughter of an old Brighton Mason they voted
her £ 100 ; and their answer to another case was a vote of £ 13 . There is then , you may be sure , a large amount of work to be transacted at Grand Lodge , but it is sure to be done well while we have such men as the Earl of Carnarvon and Lord Skelmersdale assisting tbe Grand Master . I shall couple with this toast the name of Bro . Kuhe , Past Grand Organist , and also Bro . Buss , Assistant Grand
Secretary ( and I regret that my revered friend Bro . John Hervey is not in sufficiently good health to make the journey so as to be here himself ) . I shall also couple with the toast the name of another Past Officer , Bro . Marriott , Q . C , Past Grand Steward . Bro . Kuhe said that it often devolved on him to return thanks for this toast , because he was the only Grand
Officer present , but he was glad to observe that was not the case that day . He took great interest in this lodge as an old inhabitant of Brighton , where he had resided something like thitty years . When he came there were only two lodges , but now Brighton was not behind any other town . It had been a matter of great regret that he had
been unable to attend the ceremony that day performed , but he had been prevented by his professional avocations . He wished the lodge all good wishes for its prosperity , and thanked the brethren for the manner in which the toast had been received . Bros . Buss and Marriott also 1 culled shortly to this
toast . The Chairman : Brethren , I am going to take the liberty of amalgamating the next two toasts , because I want to introduce a toast that is not printed . I now propose " The Health of the R . W . Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . G . M . of Sussex , the W . Bro . John H . Scott , D . P . G . M . of Sussex , and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , Present
and Past . " I think we have ample evidence that the Prov . Grand Master is a man fitted to occupy the position of king or head of Freemasonry in Sussex . I should like to ask this company whether they ever knew a Prov . Grand Master who , in the short time that he has held the reins in Sussex , has done so much to consolidate Masonry , who , in fact , has made the tour of the whole province ,
and who , I think I am correct in saying , has visited every lodge in the province , from Chichester on the one hand , to distant Rye on the other . Notwithstanding that he is a member of Parliament ( which has deprived us to day of his presence at this festive board ) he is most active in performing his Masonic duties ; and we hope that he may be spared to occupy for many years the proud position
which he graces in the Province of Sussex . I now come to one whose name is familiar in our mouths as household worlds , Bro . John Scott . I am not given to over flatter any one , so that if any strong expressions come from me I think it will be believed that I think tbe subject warrants them . The many good and genial qualities which Bro . John Scott possesses have been placed at the service of
Freemasonry throughout the Province of Sussex ; he is ready to go everywhere and do anything . I have no doubt that if he were a visitor at a lodge , and they were hard up for an Inner Guard—that he would perform that office with the same goodwill that he has shown to-day . We can say of John Scott , that in Masonry he is a good all-round man ; he will consecrate a lodge to-day , and
willingly , if necessary , take the position of Inner Guard tomorrow ; be possesses the true Freemason's heart and the esteem of every one in Sussex ; and I am sure that every one will rejoice to think that he has obtained the provincial position that he occupies . I now come to the names of Bros . Freeman and Kidd , who understand well the important provincial offices they have undertaken , and their work is most ably performed , to the satisfaction of the
province . I am entitled to include in this loatt our Bro . the Rev . R . Adams , who has acted to-day , for the first time , as Chaplain , and made on the occasion so admirable and impressive an address . Bro . Scott : 1 will , in replying , endeavour to observe the words at the head of the list of toasts , that " brevity is the soul of wit , " by making my reply a very short one . First , as to our Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Burrell ; he is , as the song says , " the mighty conqueior of heaits . " When he
Consecration Of The Atlingworth Lodge, No. 1821, Brighton.
was installed Provincial Grand Master he said in this room that it was his intention to make himself acquainted with every lodge in the province , and , as has been already said , he has even now visited all but two of them . With regard to what you have been good enough to say of me , I ara grateful for your kindness . I have worked diligently ever since I entered into Masonry . Bro . Freeman and I
accompanied Sir Walter on all his visits except one each . I never dreamed that I should ever be deputed by the Grand Master of Sussex . Year after year rolled on , and at last it has come upon me . Let it be a lesson to young Masons to bide their time for the highest honours in the Craft . Let them net feel neglected , let them be diligent , and I will be bound that every one of them will at length realise his
fondest hopes . Bro . Freeman also acknowledged the compliment , and with regard to the work he had had in connection with the Atlingworth Lodge , said that Bro . Sabine bad taken a great deal of the detail upon himself , and had thus reduced his work to a minimum . Bro . Adams : I am sure you will all pity mc , for I think
it must be admitted that to feel flattered and yet too old to blush is a trial . Take my lot to-day also—to have to speak just after our D . P . G . M . —that has been my lot today . I have heard to-day that to do our best is something . I have tried to do my best , and the greatest compliment I could receive is to hear , as I did , that I have got out of a rut and have opened new ground . I hope I shall
keep out of the rut . I was once resident in a place where I was afraid I was getting into a rut . I tried to break away from it , and at last I succeeded in getting out of the rut . I hope I shall be successful in helping Masonry in any way that I can . Bro . Scott : It falls to my lot to propose the next toast . I am not sorry to learn that it is my duty ; because I
wish your W . M . good health and prosperity to the lodge . I think it a pleasure , and I do , accordingly , wish him and the lodge health and [ prosperity with all my heart . I cannot add to what I have said in the lodge . It is , I know , a source of gratification to Bro . Sabine that he has at length established a lodge at Brighton , and that its consecration has taken place on his
birthday , and I am sure I wish him many happy returns of the day . With regard to the success of the Atlingworth Lodge , it is all very well to begin with a grand display , but success must depend upon those who are its members . " It ' s not in mortals to command success , but we'll do more—we'll deserve it . " I take that as a very happy omen of what they intend to do , because , as I have said ,
success docs very much depend upon those who have to carry on the affairs of the lodge . Therefore , I feel perfect confidence in calling upon you to drink success to the Atlingworth Lodge , and I also call upon you to drink " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " wishing him many happy returns of the day . The Chairman : Worshipful Deputy , Grand Master , and
Brethren , I do not know that I can say much to you on this occasion in response to the toast that has been so kindly proposed by Bro . Scott , and responded to so heartily and unanimously by the brethren . I think , perhaps , that when in course of time I shall become the Past Master of this lodge 1 shall be able to speak to the point , but I think I should fail in doing it this year . But Ism greatly
indebted for the kindness I have received ever since the inception of this matter in January last from our friend and brother , Bro . Freeman , and others . From the first time that I laid the matter before them they seemed to take it to heart that those Masons living at Brighton who belonged to no other Brighton lodge should find a locus in quo in the Atlingworth Lodge ; and I think you will
agree with me that when you heard the petition for the new lodge was afloat and was to give strength to the lodges , and to bring under the Granel Lodge of Sussex men who were not directly under it , you felt that a good work was being attempted . None feel more than myself how arduous is the task I have undertaken , but it is not quite new to me , because Bro . Hervey four years ago
consecrated a new lodge in Southwark , The Chaucer No . 1540 , and installed me first Master of that lodge , and I have always striven to do my duty . 1 have invited my friend Bro . Walters , who iniated me into Freemasonry sixteen years ago , but unfortunately he had to leave at five o'clock . I am happy to say that I have seen myself to-day surrounded by an assembly of Masons of the provinces of a most
influential and widely representative character . We had a serious business in choosing a name for the lodge , and went over a long list of proposed names . I think it was Bro . Scott who suggested the Manor of Atlingworth . I am not going to enter into a long story to give you an account of the Manor of Atlingworth ; suffice it to say that it has the sanctity of antiquity about its foundation . I have no doubt it was formed when William the Norman came
over to England . In returning you thanks for wishing me many happy returns of the day , and prosperity to this lodge , 1 may say you will give me credit for a good purpose , and that I shall endeavour in future as formerly to do my duty , and that at the end of my year of office you will say that the happiness of the brethren and the honour of Freemasonry was not committed to one who failed to do his duty . *
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* Bro . Sabine was initiated in the Mount Lebanon Lodge , No . 73 , in December , 1863 ( this is a centenary lodge ) , and served the office of Master in 1868-9 , and was presented with a gold jewel , and by the Brighton brethren of the lodge with a Past Master '* collar and jewel . He was a founder of the Era Lodge , No . 1423 , was first
Treasurer and subsequently W . M ., and at the end of his year of office he was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel and a very handsome three-bottle liqueur stand . He was a founder and first W . M . of the Chaucer Lodge , No . 1540 , and at the end of his year of office he was presented by the lodge with a handsome epergne with four dishes